Introduction to Veterinary Medicine. Flashcards
According to the AVMA, veterinary medicine is the medical science that is concerned with what?
With the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of diseases in animals.
What 3things can veterinary medicine be described as?
Medical practice.
A science.
An art.
Why is veterinary medicine considered to be a medical practice?
One of its prime aspects is the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of disease.
Is the vet involved in the management of animals?
No.
Usually, the role of the vet is purely medical.
Why can veterinary medicine be described as a science?
It includes many scientific disciplines such as;
Genetics.
Developmental biology.
Pathology.
Pharmacology.
Is the knowledge in veterinary medicine consistent and unlikely to change?
No.
The field is constantly changing and evolving.
Why can veterinary medicine be seen as an art?
As vets must be able to empathise with the owner of the animals.
Vets must be able to make the right recommendations regarding treatment to the owner.
Vets need to interpret what is wrong with an animal that cannot communicate.
What are key methods of communication between the vet and the animal?
Via communication with the owner.
Via observation of the animal.
What is one health one medicine?
A global initiative to try and get people in multiple disciplines to compare ideas to help attain optimal health for people, animals and the environment worldwide.
Is one health one medicine a global initiative?
Yes.
OHOM has no borders and practitioners from anywhere in the world can contribute.
What is the main idea of one health one medicine?
To create healthy people, healthy animals and a healthy environment.
What are zoonotic diseases?
Diseases that can jump from an animal to a human.
Why do vets need a good understanding of the health of the environment?
Because the environment plays a huge role in animal health.
Where does OHOM believe that primary health, individual health and population health lie?
Primary health lies with the individual, individual health leads to population health which will then lead to ecosystem health.
What are the 6 veterinary roles that vets can take up?
Private practice.
Teaching and research.
Regulatory medicine.
Public health.
Uniformed services.
Industry.
What is the primary role of vets who work in private practice?
They will examine animal patients and help to treat them against diseases and illness’ and perform surgeries on animals.
How do vets in private practice interact with owners?
They will advise animal owners how to keep their animals healthy.
What kind of animals will private pracrtice vets be involved with?
Both small or large animals or in mised practice.
What kind of work will vets who are involved in teaching be responsible for?
They will educate and share new ideas to future and current vets.
How do vets involved in teaching affect the field of veterinary medicine?
It allows for the field to advance and change over time.
How will vets in research help to battle diseases?
They come up with new ways to treat a disease or to cure a disease that has no treatment or cure.
What locations will vets in teaching and research work?
Private practice.
Research labs.
Local governments.
Universities.
How will vets involved in regulatory medicine help to combat disease?
They will help to prevent the spread of disease by regulating which animals can travel where.
What locations will vets who work in regulatory medicine work in?
At international borders such as at airports where they look at the health of animals crossing the border.